Sanya Malhotra: I never worry about BO numbers

In her maiden outing ‘Dangal’ (2016), Sanya Malhotra portrayed Babita Kumari Phogat, who had to overcome self-doubt and societal backlash with quiet courage before emerging as one of India’s leading wrestlers. The actress exudes the same grit and resilience in real life as well, having grappled with many challenges before making a mark for herself in the entertainment industry with films like ‘Badhaai Ho’ and ‘Pagglait’. In a chat with BT, she talks about her journey as an artiste, working with the right kind of people and more. Excerpts.